i echo the sentiment of my former florida state legislator, league dan webster about the need for national catastrophic fund. i hope we can work toward that. meanwhile, i look forward toward helping my brothers and sisters in the northeast as they point the out. florida is no stranger to hurricanes and catastrophe, and i know the need is great and look forward to helping out. >> thank you very much. earlier as we've had our meeting where we've organized the committee, we talked about what the delight it is to have you on the committee, to bring not only your expertise from foreign affairs but also really your genuine service to the people of florida and south florida and we're delighted that you're here. >> i'm looking forward to not getting another call from rodney and mike. length of time. >> he called a bunch, and you understood why he was calling. you understood that. i thank the gentleman. dr. burgess? >> thank you. we have some familiarity with tropical storms as they impact our state in texas as well. i would say to the gentleman from florida, i spent some time myself up in new york